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Jefferson Parish, LA market data
How Jefferson Parish compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 431,398
- −1.9% since 2020
- Households
- 177,003
- Median household income
- $65,252
- +20.8% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $251,400
- Jobs located here
- 200,099
- Highest market score
- 72
- Pet grooming and boarding, #174 of 1,461 scored counties
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What this means
Jefferson Parish has an estimated 431,398 people and 177,003 households. Population estimates show Jefferson Parish declined 1.9% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. Median household income in Jefferson Parish is $65,252, 19% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 20.8%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Jefferson Parish runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 108, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (69).
Of the business types scored in Jefferson Parish, pet grooming and boarding businesses (72), landscaping and lawn care companies (67) and funeral homes (65) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For pet grooming and boarding businesses, that ranks #174 of 1,461 scored counties.
Jefferson Parish is part of the New Orleans-Metairie metro area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for nail salons (97% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for funeral homes (62% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Jefferson Parish
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Jefferson Parish with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pet grooming and boarding | 72 | #174 of 1,461 | 40 | 2.3 | $3.8M | 148 | 12 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 67 | #299 of 1,493 | 70 | 4.0 | $3.6M | 122 | 94 |
| Funeral homes | 65 | #345 of 1,472 | 15 | 0.8 | $1.7M | 247 | 15 |
| Pet businesses | 64 | #496 of 2,200 | 141 | 8.0 | $1.1M | 122 | 76 |
| Pet stores | 55 | #394 of 974 | 27 | 1.5 | $5.6M | 123 | 15 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 55 | #680 of 1,771 | 139 | 7.9 | $1.8M | 107 | 235 |
| Convenience stores | 55 | #921 of 2,261 | 120 | 6.8 | $8.6M | 109 | 51 |
| Child care and preschools | 53 | #744 of 1,611 | 82 | 4.6 | $923K | 92 | 74 |
| Veterinarians | 50 | #739 of 1,485 | 63 | 3.6 | $2.4M | 88 | 49 |
| Gas stations | 50 | #1,148 of 2,358 | 169 | 9.5 | $2.6M | 109 | 166 |
| Pizza | 45 | #1,215 of 2,090 | 105 | 5.9 | $6M | 119 | 418 |
| Home inspectors | 43 | #261 of 415 | 10 | 0.6 | Index only | 98 | 11 |
| House cleaning | 43 | #542 of 847 | 41 | 2.3 | $6.1M | 96 | 107 |
| Chiropractors | 43 | #921 of 1,490 | 78 | 4.4 | $2.4M | 101 | 44 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 43 | #1,471 of 2,402 | 358 | 20.2 | $2.9M | 85 | 133 |
| Property management | 41 | #596 of 910 | 31 | 1.8 | Index only | 150 | 128 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 40 | #616 of 887 | 72 | 4.1 | Index only | 92 | 21 |
| Pest control | 39 | #496 of 699 | 28 | 1.6 | $8.9M | 88 | 34 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 39 | #566 of 777 | 26 | 1.5 | $4.6M | 114 | 60 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 37 | #1,755 of 2,176 | 478 | 27.0 | Index only | 99 | 107 |
| Laundromats | 35 | #554 of 785 | 27 | 1.5 | $11.9M | 95 | 16 |
| Physical therapy | 34 | #1,120 of 1,422 | 87 | 4.9 | $2.2M | 90 | 70 |
| Grocery stores | 34 | #1,538 of 2,070 | 164 | 9.3 | $6.3M | 68 | 82 |
| Barbershops | 33 | #1,065 of 1,356 | 154 | 8.7 | $980K | 52 | 7 |
| Car washes and detailing | 33 | #1,148 of 1,451 | 82 | 4.6 | $1.7M | 66 | 16 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 31 | #1,073 of 1,302 | 85 | 4.8 | $2.2M | 71 | 28 |
| Real estate | 30 | #2,067 of 2,229 | 591 | 33.4 | Index only | 101 | 312 |
| Roofing and gutters | 29 | #1,014 of 1,177 | 108 | 6.1 | $4.5M | 53 | 35 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 29 | #1,781 of 2,063 | 219 | 12.4 | $2.9M | 78 | 114 |
| Electricians | 28 | #1,017 of 1,160 | 73 | 4.1 | $6.6M | 55 | 137 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 28 | #1,894 of 2,222 | 272 | 15.4 | $2.3M | 76 | 418 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 26 | #1,194 of 1,334 | 113 | 6.4 | $1.1M | 53 | 35 |
| Spas and skin care | 26 | #1,623 of 1,769 | 234 | 13.2 | $645K | 74 | 38 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 26 | #1,713 of 1,889 | 201 | 11.4 | $3.2M | 76 | 123 |
| Hair salons | 25 | #2,138 of 2,339 | 506 | 28.6 | $298K | 69 | 91 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 25 | #2,203 of 2,405 | 1,181 | 66.7 | $536K | 81 | 364 |
| Gyms | 23 | #1,623 of 1,792 | 155 | 8.8 | $775K | 60 | 60 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 22 | #1,949 of 2,088 | 294 | 16.6 | $409K | 62 | 95 |
| Home repair trades | 22 | #1,975 of 2,057 | 354 | 20.0 | $1.4M | 56 | 412 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 22 | #2,249 of 2,405 | 2,158 | 121.9 | $294K | 79 | 921 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | 21 | #312 of 325 | 10 | 0.6 | $18.8M | 77 | 29 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 21 | #1,639 of 1,707 | 173 | 9.8 | $2.8M | 59 | 240 |
| Tire shops | 20 | #1,393 of 1,530 | 99 | 5.6 | $1.4M | 55 | 36 |
| Auto repair shops | 20 | #2,255 of 2,378 | 491 | 27.7 | $279K | 63 | 178 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 19 | #1,559 of 1,656 | 164 | 9.3 | $1.1M | 65 | 380 |
| Auto repair and car care | 19 | #2,289 of 2,401 | 787 | 44.5 | $174K | 65 | 259 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 17 | #1,997 of 2,087 | 451 | 25.5 | $710K | 56 | 239 |
| Insurance agencies | 17 | #2,138 of 2,272 | 462 | 26.1 | $813K | 65 | 317 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 17 | #2,140 of 2,210 | 615 | 34.7 | $521K | 59 | 280 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 16 | #458 of 479 | 18 | 1.0 | $7.6M | 55 | 20 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 16 | #2,340 of 2,385 | 1,124 | 63.5 | $134K | 63 | 237 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 16 | #2,343 of 2,394 | 1,584 | 89.5 | $119K | 78 | 773 |
| Dry cleaners | 15 | #492 of 507 | 38 | 2.1 | $8.4M | 54 | 25 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 14 | #1,301 of 1,327 | 94 | 5.3 | $1.5M | 47 | 59 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 13 | #1,863 of 1,886 | 270 | 15.3 | $698K | 71 | 222 |
| Nail salons | 10 | #1,302 of 1,328 | 208 | 11.8 | $725K | 43 | 97 |
Household spending in Jefferson Parish
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $136.9M | $773 | 81 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $440.3M | $2,487 | 96 |
| Food away from home | $633.4M | $3,579 | 88 |
| Groceries | $1B | $5,823 | 92 |
| Personal care products and services | $150.9M | $852 | 85 |
| Child care and other personal services | $75.7M | $428 | 74 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $120.2M | $679 | 69 |
| Medical and dental services | $188.4M | $1,065 | 83 |
| Pets | $150.5M | $850 | 94 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $320.2M | $1,809 | 88 |
| Vehicle insurance | $375.6M | $2,122 | 108 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $485.4M | $2,742 | 91 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $250.5M | $1,415 | 100 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $2.6B | $14,551 | 87 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Jefferson Parish
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 431,398−1.9% since 2020
- Households
- 177,003
- Median age
- 41.0
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 63%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.6
- Land area
- 301 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 1,432
- Median household income
- $65,252+20.8% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $92,680
- Median home value
- $251,400
- Jobs located here
- 200,099
- Daytime population
- 450,992Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Jefferson Parish, LA growing?
Population estimates put Jefferson Parish at 431,398 people in 2025, down 1.9% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 177,003 households. Median household income rose 20.8% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Jefferson Parish, LA spend?
Households in Jefferson Parish spend about $2.6B a year on rent and homeowner costs, $1B on groceries and $633.4M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Jefferson Parish spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 108, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (69).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Jefferson Parish, LA?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Jefferson Parish are for pet grooming and boarding businesses (72), landscaping and lawn care companies (67) and funeral homes (65). Jefferson Parish ranks #174 of 1,461 scored counties for pet grooming and boarding businesses.
How does Jefferson Parish, LA compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Jefferson Parish is $65,252 a year, 19% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 1.9% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $251,400, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Jefferson Parish has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for nail salons (97% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for funeral homes (62% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. All 56 business types have a score in Jefferson Parish, each ranked against other counties.
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